An Act to build restorative family and community connection
Summary
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1720) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regulating visits in state prisons and correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jan 22, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Liz Miranda
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Eldridge
DDemocratic
Co
Jo Comerford
DDemocratic
Co
Joan Lovely
DDemocratic
Co
John Keenan
DDemocratic
Co
Manny Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Connolly
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Jehlen
DDemocratic
Co
Pavel Payano
DDemocratic
Co
Sal DiDomenico
DDemocratic
Co
Vanna Howard
DDemocratic
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